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03-24-2006, 02:32 PM
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My BS meter is going off.
As far as I am aware, all airbags are constructed with vent holes/flaps, etc. so that the airbag deflates promptly after going off so that the occupants can escape the vehicle. This story (required scissors to get out) would require that this not be the case in the new MB's.
What city and dealership did this occur in?
As far as I am aware, all airbags are constructed with vent holes/flaps, etc. so that the airbag deflates promptly after going off so that the occupants can escape the vehicle. This story (required scissors to get out) would require that this not be the case in the new MB's.
What city and dealership did this occur in?
03-24-2006, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Biff Trout' post='259608' date='Mar 24 2006, 06:32 PM
My BS meter is going off.
As far as I am aware, all airbags are constructed with vent holes/flaps, etc. so that the airbag deflates promptly after going off so that the occupants can escape the vehicle. This story (required scissors to get out) would require that this not be the case in the new MB's.
What city and dealership did this occur in?
As far as I am aware, all airbags are constructed with vent holes/flaps, etc. so that the airbag deflates promptly after going off so that the occupants can escape the vehicle. This story (required scissors to get out) would require that this not be the case in the new MB's.
What city and dealership did this occur in?
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03-27-2006, 05:34 AM
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As much as I hate the new Chrysler-Mercedes cars I got to admit I love the new S Class. Probably because its interior is 95% BMW 7 Series.......
03-27-2006, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by arthurk' post='260628' date='Mar 27 2006, 02:15 PM
Oh my.. didn't notice this thread until today. My wife is picking up the S550 at 4 eastern. Hope the airbags behave properly...... 
03-27-2006, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='260718' date='Mar 27 2006, 11:43 AM
she drives an s500 and you drive a 530xi.... man
Haha...that's right. We have been Merc fans for a while and we were looking to replace our suvs to try out family sedans. We picked the S550 first. Then I saw the E60 and loved the styling. My wife couldn't talk me out of it so she is claiming the S550 for herself. She even picked a color which I dislike.
Anyhow, I think I still like the E60 better despite the price difference 
03-28-2006, 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by arthurk' post='260754' date='Mar 27 2006, 05:59 PM
Haha...that's right. We have been Merc fans for a while and we were looking to replace our suvs to try out family sedans. We picked the S550 first. Then I saw the E60 and loved the styling. My wife couldn't talk me out of it so she is claiming the S550 for herself. She even picked a color which I dislike. Anyhow, I think I still like the E60 better despite the price difference
Anyhow, I think I still like the E60 better despite the price difference 
03-28-2006, 11:11 PM
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You do realize is a Mercedes right? Airbag misbehave is understandable.
03-28-2006, 11:14 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
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Originally Posted by ipse dixit' post='259484' date='Mar 25 2006, 03:10 AM
All of the stupid air bags deployed, front, side (or window) and even the rear airbags deployed (no one was in the backseat, btw).
Salesman tried to pass it off by saying it must have been the new MB "PRE-SAFE" system -- you know, the one that is supposed to anticipate a possible collision before it occurs?
When we finally squeezed out of the car, salesman (sheepishly) asked if I wanted a test-drive. WTF?? If sitting in the car, not moving, causes this type of mishap -- what's going to happen when I actually engage "D"?
Suffice to say, I kindly turned him down and drove away in my BMW ...
Salesman tried to pass it off by saying it must have been the new MB "PRE-SAFE" system -- you know, the one that is supposed to anticipate a possible collision before it occurs?
When we finally squeezed out of the car, salesman (sheepishly) asked if I wanted a test-drive. WTF?? If sitting in the car, not moving, causes this type of mishap -- what's going to happen when I actually engage "D"?
Suffice to say, I kindly turned him down and drove away in my BMW ...
03-29-2006, 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='261783' date='Mar 29 2006, 03:14 AM
"PRE-SAFE" yeah that's right, PREvents you to start the car which causes the accident in the first place, which makes you feel SAFE.